News commentary

WHEN A BRIDGE BECOMES A TRAP: JUSTICE FOR MILE 2 NKWEN

Justice, in this case, is not only about redress for those affected. It is about prevention. It is about ensuring that the next bridge, the next project, the next temporary solution does not become another site of avoidable loss. By Ghainwi Akamentsu The Independentist Contributor The collapse of the temporary pedestrian crossing at Mile 2

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Editorial commentary

The Dramani Effect: Reparatory Justice and the Collapse of the “Internal Matter” Lie

Yaoundé understands this danger. Because once Ambazonia is no longer seen as “internal,” the entire architecture of silence begins to collapse. Diplomatic neutrality becomes complicity. Observation becomes endorsement.And the world is forced to choose. By Timothy Enongene Guest Editor-in-Chief The IndependentistnewsMarch 30, 2026 For decades, the regime in Yaoundé has hidden behind a single phrase—“internal

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Editorial

The Papal Visit: Two Nations, One Truth, and the Irreversible Sovereignty of Ambazonia

Ambazonia is not a concept waiting to be approved. It is a political reality already lived. The question is no longer whether the world will recognise it—the question is how long the world will continue to pretend otherwise. By Timothy Enongene Guest Editor-in-Chief The IndependentistnewsMarch 30, 2026 As the eyes of the world turn toward

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Editorial commentary

Watching the Watchers: Understanding the Power of Narrative Focus

A clear, steady focus on truth—expressed through conduct as much as words—has a way of cutting through noise. And over time, it is this clarity that allows a more complete and honest picture to emerge. By Timothy Enongene, Guest Editor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews30 March 2026 When global attention turns toward a place, the story that emerges

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Editorial commentary

The “Discordant Voices” Question: Unity, Perception, and the Challenge of Complexity

At the same time, it is important to approach differing viewpoints with discernment rather than dismissal. Complex situations rarely produce a single, uncontested narrative, and acknowledging that complexity can strengthen credibility rather than weaken it. By Timothy Enongene, Guest Editor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews30 March 2026 In moments of heightened international attention, it is not unusual to

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Editorial commentary

Dismantling the “Terrorist” Label: A Masterclass in National Discipline

In the end, credibility is not secured through argument alone, but through conduct over time. When a people demonstrate discipline, dignity, and clarity of purpose, those qualities become difficult to dismiss. By Timothy Enongene, Guest Editor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews30 March 2026 One of the most persistent challenges facing the Ambazonian cause in the international arena is

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Editorial commentary

The Non-Negotiable Mandate: Justice Is the Only Path to Peace

The Pope’s visit should not be seen as a conclusion, but as a moment of heightened diplomatic engagement—an opportunity to advance a just and lasting resolution. By Timothy Enongene, Guest Editor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews30 March 2026 As we welcome the Pope, we must be clear—both in conviction and in message. What we seek is not a

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Church and diplomacy

The Last Gasp of the Junta: Why This Visit Could Change Everything

Periods of uncertainty often precede moments of change. What matters most is how such moments are approached—with patience, discipline, and a steady sense of direction. Lasting recognition is rarely sudden; it emerges from consistency, credibility, and the quiet accumulation of truth over time. By Timothy Enongene, Guest Editor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews29 March 2026 There are moments

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Church and society

The Sabotage of Success: Why a “Hitch-Free” Visit Matters

Enduring credibility is built in moments when restraint prevails over reaction. Peace, when sustained with discipline and intention, becomes more than the absence of conflict—it becomes a statement. And in that statement, perceptions can begin to shift. By Timothy Enongene, Guest Editor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews29 March 2026 In moments of high international visibility, outcomes are judged

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